Chris Papageorgiou

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Chris Papageorgiou is a prominent development economist whose research sits at the intersection of technological change, economic growth, and global inequality. He is best known for his groundbreaking work examining how artificial intelligence and automation may reshape the economic trajectories of developing nations, a question with profound implications for billions of people across the Global South. His most influential contribution, "Will the AI Revolution Cause a Great Divergence?" — which has accumulated over 70 citations across multiple versions since 2020 — offers a rigorous yet accessible framework for understanding how AI-driven capital substitution for labor could exacerbate gaps between rich and poor countries. By modeling the AI revolution as a surge in the productivity of capital that closely substitutes for human labor, Papageorgiou reveals the sobering possibility that developing economies, which rely heavily on labor-intensive production, may be structurally disadvantaged in an increasingly automated world. His work has resonated strongly with policymakers, international development institutions, and academic economists alike, establishing him as a leading voice on technology and inclusive growth. For students and researchers grappling with the future of development economics, Papageorgiou's scholarship offers essential analytical tools and urgent, timely questions.